Research Cluster 5

Public Health, Infectious and Re-emerging Diseases

5 Research Cluster 5

Public Health, Infectious and Re-emerging Diseases

Protecting and improving public health through research, surveillance and prevention.

Cluster Focus

What this cluster enables

Disease Surveillance

Generate evidence for detection, monitoring and response to infectious and re-emerging diseases.

Prevention Research

Study prevention, health promotion and risk communication for communities and care settings.

Preparedness

Support emergency readiness, outbreak response and practical public-health protocols.

Public Health Partnerships

Connect KIU researchers with hospitals, public health agencies, communities and regional partners.

DRICE Commitment

Support behind every research cluster

Evidence-Based Research

Generating knowledge that informs policy and practice.

Policy Engagement

Influencing policies and practices that strengthen communities.

Capacity Building

Building skills and empowering researchers, students and partners.

Partnerships for Impact

Collaborating locally and globally to drive measurable change.

Partnerships

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DRICE can help connect researchers, shape cluster priorities and prepare interdisciplinary teams for opportunities.